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FP59 EDC

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,001 mi
Last recorded122,001 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 EDC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 122,001 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are close to minimum and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake dust shields are corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2025 121,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side park brake not working on nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad is below minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside pads are close to minimum nearside outer is below see fail items (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are close to minimum and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding, bordering on excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake dust shields are corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 108,653 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, recommend futher investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 90,629 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 90,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/turbo , recommend further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 84,245 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 84,244 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Front. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 72,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from turbo. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 72,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from turbo. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake backing plates slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) components slightly misaligned steering rack (2.3.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both tyres perished and cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,048 miles

Front wiper split on the edges,recommend changing

Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,213 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,720 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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FP59 EDC is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP59 EDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FP59 EDC is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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